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NYFOS Next to Spotlight Work of Award-Winning Lyricist Mark Campbell

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(Photo credit: Final Note Magazine) For the first time in the history of the New York Festival of Song’s NYFOS Next series, the program will focus entirely on the work of one lyricist/librettist, Pulitzer Prize, and Grammy® Award-winner Mark Campbell. The 40-minute virtual concert will take place on April 14, at 7:00 P.M. ET. The program will preview Campbell’s recent {…}

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Venera Gimadieva & Joshua Guerrero Headline WNO’s ‘La Traviata’

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The Washington National Opera is set to open its 2018–19 season with a new production of Verdi’s “La Traviata” by WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello. The new production will see the WNO debut of rising star Russian soprano Venera Gimadieva and will star alongside American tenor Joshua Guerrero. Acclaimed baritone Lucas Meachem will round out the cast as Germont. Former {…}

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Nicole Cabell, Alek Shrader & Miles Mykkanen Lead Minnesota Opera 2018-19 Season

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The Minnesota Opera has announced its 2018-19 season featuring five productions including one world premiere and two modern masterpieces. The season opens with Puccini’s rarely performed “La Rondine,” which tells the tale of Magda a lively courtesan in Paris. Celine Byrne makes her debut in the title role with Leonardo Capalbo as Ruggero. Octavio Cardenas directs the new production which is {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Joshua Guerrero Brings Passion To His First Edgardo At The Florida Grand Opera

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This week, the Florida Grand Opera opens its new season with “Lucia di Lammermoor” starring rising star Joshua Guerrero in his debut with the company. Florida audiences are in for a treat with Guerrero as he is an international star that has garnered a ton of attention over the years. Additionally, he is no stranger to “Lucia,” having sung the {…}

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Puerto Rican Soprano Larisa Martinez Weighs in on Insulting Puerto Rico ‘Joke’

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Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s “joke” about Puerto Rico as a “floating Island of Garbage” might have captured the imagination and nationalist fervor of the thousands of supporters at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square MAGA Rally, but most Puerto Ricans were not laughing about it. Least of all Puerto Rican soprano Larisa Martinez. In response to Hinchcliffe’s racist “joke,” the soprano {…}

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New Jersey Symphony Names New Principal Guest Conductor

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Violinist Joshua Bell has been named Principal Guest Conductor of the New Jersey Symphony. He will begin in his position during the 2025-26 season and continue through 2028-29. In his new position, he will appear on one program weekend each season and additional collaborations will be announced at a later date. In a statement Bell said, “I first played with New Jersey {…}

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Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s Artistic Director & Principal Conductor to Step Down

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(Credit: Fred Stucker) The Orchestre Classique de Montréal has announced that Jacques Lacombe is stepping down from his position as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. “The Board of Directors of the Orchestre Classique de Montréal thanks him for his contribution over the past season, and wishes him every success in his future endeavours,” said Joel Carrier, Chairman of the OCM {…}

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Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Catalina Cuervo & Jennifer Johnson Cano Lead Cincinnati Symphony’s 2024-25 Season

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The Cincinnati Symphony has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances on offer. Larisa Martínez and Peter Dugan join Joshua Bell for an evening of Mendelssohn, Bernstein, Puccini, and more. Performance Date: Oct. 6, 2024 Marin Alsop conducts the May Festival Chorus in a Shostakovich and Bernstein program. Performance Dates: Nov. 16 & 17, 2024 {…}

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Pacific Symphony Unveils 2024-25 Season

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The Pacific Symphony has announced its 2024-25 season, which is also music director Carl St. Claire’s 35th anniversary with the ensemble. Here is a rundown of vocal performances on offer. There will be a performance of Händel’s “Messiah.” Christopher Warren-Green conducts. Performance Dates: Dec. 8, 2024 Larissa Martinez and Joshua Bell headline “Voice & The Violin. Carl St. Clair conducts {…}